IndiaRatlam, Madhya Pradesh, India
Communal tensions flare in Ratlam, MP
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:20 UTC · 1 source
Communal tensions flared in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh after a stabbing incident during a Muslim wedding procession. Hindu activists who asked speeding bike riders to slow down were stabbed in the legs, sparking immediate protests. Hindu groups shut down local markets and demanded the arrest of what they called 'Jihadis,' leading to several Muslim individuals being detained by authorities. The incident highlights ongoing religious tensions in the region and has prompted a police response to restore order.
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:20 UTC · First reported: 17h ago